Treat yourself and raise money for diabetes research

Here's something to check out. This month, author Brenda Novak is running her fourth annual online auction for diabetes research.

The goal this year is to raise over $300,000. That's a lot of change, so you know there are some really good things available.

There are literally hundreds of things up for auction, donated by some top-notch people and companies. I did a quick perusal, and here's a sampling of what's posted.

For Readers and Writers:

Book Proposal Read--and 24 HOUR RESPONSE--by Shauna Summers, Bantam Doubleday Dell Editor

Evaluation of a Proposal by Agent Donald Maass, author of WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL

USA Today Bestselling Author Cathy Clamp Full Manuscript Critique

YOUR NAME in a 2009 Dark-Hunter Book by NYT #1 Best Selling author Sherrilyn Kenyon

Two Critiques AND Lunch at RWA National with authors Lindsay Longford and Margaret Watson



For Everyone:

The Design of a New Website--and maintenance for 1 YEAR-- by Wikkibird Web Design

Dell Gaming Laptop courtesy of TNT Solar Experts, Inc.

AFRICAN SAFARI For Two: Six Romantic Days & Nights You'll Never Forget

Isabella Fiore "Vacation Sensation" Vintage-Inspired Straw Tote Purse

Autographed ERIC CLAPTON Album Cover

That list barely scratches the surface of what's available. Check it out.